The Oakland County Fair is back and it’s packed full of fun activities for the whole family. Come out July 5-14, 2019 and join in the festivities.
Every day of this July fair, families can see Birdman-3, the Barnyard Express, Prehistoric Adventures and many other daily attractions. And of course, check out the Big Rock Amusement Carnival for over two dozen great rides, including their 80-foot gondola wheel, so aptly named, Giant Wheel.
There are so many family-friendly events to try out this year, too. In addition to grandstand shows like the off road derby, rodeo and monster trucks, there’s pig races, live musical performances, a circus, live animal presentations and so much more.
Some days even have a different theme for the activities or admission:
- Friday, July 5: Opening Day and Armed Forces Day
- Saturday, July 6: Happiness Rocks Day
- Sunday, July 7: Pinewood Derby
- Monday, July 8: Senior Day
- Tuesday, July 9: Toddler Day
- Wednesday, July 10: Kids Day
- Thursday, July 11: Individuals with Disabilities Day
- Friday, July 12: Science Day
- Saturday, July 13: Experience the Magic Day
- Sunday, July 14: Family Fun Day
The fair is open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, except on July 14 when hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Specific times for the events within the fair vary. Be sure to check out the full schedule online.
Admission to the event is $6/walk-in and $12/parking. Grandstand admission is $10/adults and $5/kids. Daily ride wristbands are $15-$25 depending on the day you’re visiting (a fair-long pass is $60).
Looking for more details? Find additional information on the 2019 Oakland County Fair, and other family fun things to do this weekend in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor, in the Metro Parent calendar.
This post was originally published in 2016 and is updated regularly.
